Deloris Kay Olson Wilkins
Sep 16, 2023
Deloris Kay Olson Wilkins passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023 in Chapman, Kansas. Kay, as she was called, most of her life was born on June 3, 1936, in Manhattan, Kansas to Joe and Lucy Enlow. She grew up in Wamego, Kansas with her three sisters, Laura, Barbara, and Mary. She graduated from Wamego High School in 1954 and...
Jack Allan Murray
Sep 16, 2023
Jack Allan "I ain't no wuss" Murray, Harley Davidson enthusiast from infancy, lover of dogs and grandbabies, and stranger to no one, passed away Saturday September 16, 2023 at home at the age of 67. He was surrounded by loved ones and passed peacefully after a long-fought illness. Jack was a free spirit who lived life to the fullest. You...
Earlene K. Albro
Sep 14, 2023
Earlene was a teacher for 37 years at Royal Valley High School. She made many friends and a few adversaries. Her disputes were always resolved in a gracious manner. Maybe the resolution was due to her look, yes, the look or call it the stare she gave when she was displeased or annoyed. All of her students and cohorts who...
Rebecca Jean Cordar
Sep 13, 2023
Rebecca Jean "Becky" Cordar, 57, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023.She was born December 13, 1965, in Glendale, California, the daughter of Coy Daniel and Marilyn Murray (Pittendrigh) Cordar. Rebecca was employed by Gainwell Technologies in Topeka.Survivors include her life partner, Troy Davis of Topeka; four sisters, Wendy Cordar of Carbondale, KS, Kim Cordar and Shawna Allen both...
Fredrick Hillis
Sep 13, 2023
Fredrick "Dean" Hillis, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at a Topeka hospital. He was born February 27, 1936 in Emporia, the son of John Howard and Hazel (Grimmett) Hillis.Dean was an Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was employed as an Engineering Technician for the Kansas Department of Transportation for over 40 years...
Glenn E. Mcclelland
Sep 13, 2023
Glenn E. McClelland, 74, of Topeka, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at a Topeka hospital. He was born July 11, 1949 in Topeka, the son of Benjamin and Henrietta (Kitchen) McClelland, Jr.Glenn graduated from Highland Park High School. He was an Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was employed in various capacities...
Rickie Diane Slechta
Sep 12, 2023
Rickie Diane Slechta, 78, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on September 12, 2023, in Topeka. She was born on July 21, 1945, and educated in Ellsworth, Kansas. Rickie was a faithful woman who loved the Lord and her family.Rickie's career path began at an early age with jobs in journalism, the printing industry, and food service. She leveraged these experiences...
Kathy L. Michael
Sep 6, 2023
Kathy L. "Gammy" Michael, 74, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at a Topeka hospital. She was born August 19, 1949 in Topeka, the daughter of Don and Betty (Owens) McCown. Kathy attended Topeka Public Schools. She was employed by Frito Lay for 39 years before retiring. Kathy married Fred C. Michael on May 16, 1977 in...
Richard Bowen
Sep 5, 2023
Richard "Ricky" Bowen, 53, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was born January 26, 1970 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Richard and Cheryl Ann (McNeely) Bowen.Ricky graduated from Topeka High School. He was employed by TARC Industries since 1991 and worked various jobs.Ricky's love for his family, sense of humor, joyful personality, Kansas City...
Patricia Ann Bugg
Sep 5, 2023
Patricia Ann Bugg, 82, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.She was born January 1, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri. She received a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Washburn University and a master's degree in Advanced Nursing from Fort Hays State University. Patricia was employed by Stormont-Vail for 40 years, retiring in 2019.Patricia married...
Arthur D. Debacker, Jr.
Sep 5, 2023
Arthur Dale "Artie" DeBacker, Jr., 80, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023.He was born May 17, 1943, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Arthur D. and Johanna M. (Schoefield) DeBacker, Sr. He was a 1961 graduate of Hayden High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Arts from Washburn University in 1972. Artie was involved with the Boy...
Nadine May Manley
Sep 4, 2023
Nadine May McClelland Manley was born on February 8, 1935 in Independence, Missouri. She went home to be with her Lord on September 4, 2023. She was the daughter of George and Nellie (Nye) McClelland. She has a surviving sister, Connie Kingore, and two other siblings who preceded her in death: George Jr. and Bill McClelland. Nadine attended Ottawa and...
Michael Steven Pfannenstiel
Sep 4, 2023
Michael Steven Pfannenstiel, 72, of Auburn, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.He was born January 8, 1951, in Topeka, KS, the son of Leonard and Nellie (Greg) Pfannenstiel. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1969. Michael was employed by Goodyear Tires for 39 years, until his retirement.Michael married Cynthia Davis-Lira on September 19,...
Delbert Ray Tuttle
Aug 24, 2023
Delbert R. Tuttle, 90, of Tecumseh, passed away on August 24, 2023 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.On Tuesday morning, April 18, 1933, a baby boy was born to William Ray and Della (Augustine) Tuttle at a little house near 6th Street and Branner in Topeka, Kansas. They named him Delbert Ray. He was the youngest of three brothers.The family...
Joseph Scott Neal
Aug 23, 2023
Joseph "Scott" Neal, 59, of Palm Springs Ca, fell asleep in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He was born on December 19, 1963 to Clarence Gene Neal and Betty Jeanne Esquibel-Neal in Topeka, Kansas. Joseph graduated from Topeka West High School in 1982 before going to Baker University where he received a Bachelor's Degree...
Robert George Kahler
Aug 23, 2023
Robert George "Bob" Kahler, 91, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.He was born May 2, 1932, in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, the son of George and Vera (Murray) Kahler. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1949. He served as a Sergeant in the Army from 1952 - 1954.Bob was employed by Goodyear Tire...
Connie S. Mclean
Aug 21, 2023
Connie S. McLean 82, of Topeka was born northwest of Howard, Kansas toDarrel D. and Cleda V. McLean. Connie grew up in and around Howard,playing in the fields while her parents farmed and making mud piesunder the front porch of their home. Connie attended school in Howardand graduated from Howard High School where she participated in PepClub, Glee Club and...
Roxanne Emmert-Davis
Aug 19, 2023
It is with great sadness and an incredibly heavy heart that we announce the passing of beloved wife, trusted friend, wonderful mother, and generous grandmother Roxanne Emmert-Davis.She passed peacefully, but unexpectedly, at home on 8/19/2023. Her family is deeply saddened to lose her, but they are eternally grateful for the time they had together. Lover of nature and always able...
Betsy Ruth Hamm
Aug 18, 2023
Betsy Ruth Lyon Hamm, 84, passed away August 18, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. She was born June 23, 1939 in Burlington, Iowa to Harold B. and Ruth Mercer Lyon. She grew up in Iowa and Fairway, KS. She graduated from Shawnee Mission High School in 1957. She attended the University of Kansas and later graduated from...
Robert D. Patterson
Aug 18, 2023
Robert D. "Bob" Patterson, 80, of Auburn, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023.The family will receive friends from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, KS. Cremation will follow the visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to NE Kansas Parkinson Association, PO Box 67342, Topeka, KS 66667-0342....
